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title: "PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council"
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# PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e1c40a-291e-4054-8ee4-76803a693292

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the tender process for the provision of PSTN/Broadband lines, classified under the telecommunications network industry category (CPV code 32412100). Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract. Based in Taunton, Somerset, the procurement's location is identified by postal code TA1 4DY. This procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 December 2024, the award date on 19 December 2024, and the contract period running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. The total contract value is £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services. Given the substantial value and extended duration of the contract, companies can secure steady revenue and long-term partnership with Somerset Council. Both SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this tender, indicating that smaller and socially-oriented enterprises had competitive chances. Such tenders enable businesses to expand their market reach, especially in the public sector, fostering growth and increased visibility in the telecommunications industry.

## Notice

Provision of PSTN/Broadband lines for Somerset Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89574bb7-ec2d-4a3d-a7a3-ea9ace6e417e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89574bb7-ec2d-4a3d-a7a3-ea9ace6e417e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89574bb7-ec2d-4a3d-a7a3-ea9ace6e417e
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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